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GV09 UYK

2009 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda MX-544,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 UYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 59,301 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,507 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 51,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 39,365 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to retract fully

Nearside front tyre starting to split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front tyre starting to split

Pass 9 Dec 2022 30,614 miles

BOTH FRONT seat belts slow to return

BOTH FRONT wiper blades starting to split

Fail 9 Dec 2022 30,614 miles

BOTH FRONT seat belts slow to return

BOTH FRONT wiper blades starting to split

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 23,152 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 21,225 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 20,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,303 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,987 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 7,888 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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GV09 UYK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 44,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV09 UYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV09 UYK registered?

GV09 UYK is a 2009 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is GV09 UYK safe to buy?

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